Interview Process[1]

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Understanding and Mastering

the Interview Process


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Congratulations!!

Be getting an

interview you have

passed the first test ofjob search process


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What to expect

Series of Interviews (HR, hiring manager,department, VIPs)

Screening Interview

On-site Interview

Presentation


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Important things to remember

Interviewing is a two-way

street

Interviewers are NOT outto get you but trying to

determine how you fit job

requirements and

organization

Be prepared to talk about

yourself and above all

elseSELL YOURSELF


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Control Issues

Within your control

Professional dress and

grooming

Positive attitude/confidence Enthusiasm/energy

Non-verbal communication

Passion about position

Well thought out answers

with specific examples

Knowledge of company

Out of your control

Interview questions

Who interviews you

Personal fit withorganization


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Interviewing-What is it?

- A structured meeting

between you and an

employer- Interviewing is a skill-

like riding your bike

- PRACTICE makes

PERFECT


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Types of Interviews

Phone: used as an initial screen of candidates or to narrowthe pool of applicants

One-on-One: most common interview style and

incorporates you with the potential employer Panel or Group: allows many individuals to interview you

at once

Meal: used to see how you interact or function in a social

setting Second or On-site Interview: this allows one to get a tour

of the facility, meet the staff, and additional questioningfrom different employees and/or administration


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Pre-Interview Preparation

Research position, company, & industry

Know yourself and be able to articulate

skills, strengths, accomplishments, and

career goals


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Pre-Interview Preparation

Prepare necessary materials

(Copies of resume, references, portfolio/pen,

palm pilot or organizer, breath mints)

Ask for directions and where to park


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Arriving

Be sure to allow yourself plenty of time to

arrive at your destination (you may want to

conduct a dry run prior to your interviewday)

Try to arrive 10-15 minutes early at the site

to allow you to park, walk to the interview,use the restroom, or just gather yourself


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Greeting & Introduction

Only 1 chance to make a

good 1st impression

Dress appropriately Smile

Maintain eye contact

Firm handshake

Remain poised and

confident


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Body Language:

What signals are you sending?

Positive Signals

Leaning forward = interest

Smiling = friendly Nodding = attentive and

alert

Eye contact = curious and

focused

Negative Signals

Crossed arms = defensive

Fidgeting hands or tappingfeet = nervous or bored

Lack of eye contact =

untrustworthy

Leaning back= discomfort


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Types of Interview Questions

Standard or

traditional-

targeting your education,

work experiences, and

career goals

Sample Questions

Tell me about yourself?

What is your greateststrength? Weakness?

Why did you choose tointerview with us?

What did you like most

about your last job? Least? What are your short and

long term career goals?


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Behavioral Questions

-These focus on your

actions and/orbehaviors in a

previous setting.

- Past behavior provides

clues to future

behavior

Sample Questions

Describe a time you had to

make a difficult decision?

Tell me about a time youworked under a deadline?

What do you do when a team

member is not pulling his/her

weight?

Think about a time you made

a mistake. What did you learn

from it?


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Star Technique

Situation

Task

Action

Result


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Inappropriate orunethical questions

- Questions which probeinto your private life orpersonal background

- Questions about your

ethnicity, religion,sexual orientation,disabilities, maritalstatus

Sample Questions

How old are you?

Do you havechildren?

Do you have a

disability?

What religion do you

practice?


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Questions asked by the

interviewee

To determine if you arean appropriate fit for

the company and

position, prepare a list

of questions for theinterviewer

Sample Questions

What type of assignments can I

expect within the first year?

What do you like most aboutthis company?

What is the biggest challenge

facing this department right

now?

What skills are you looking for

in this position?

What is the next course of

action?


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General Interview Strategies

-Be prepared to talk about yourself and yourexperiences

-Master the art of storytelling-Provide specific and concrete examples of

your results/accomplishments

-Remain positive, enthusiastic, poised, andconfident throughout the interview process


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Remember an interview is a formal conversation--avoidfiller words like Um, Ah, & You know

Avoid indecisive phrases like: I think, I guess,

probably, or pretty good Think before speaking

Avoid long verbose answers--limit your response to 1-2minutes

If you do not hear or understand a question, ask them torepeat or clarify it for you

Silence isnt a bad thing


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Remain calm, relaxed,

and be yourself

Try to focus on themessage you are

trying to convey--

NOT how well you are

doing!


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Dressing for Success-Men

Suit-Single or double

breasted

Polished shoes

Solid white shirt

Conservative tie

Neatly groomed hair,

beard, and mustache Avoid strong colognes,

earrings, and body

piercing


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Dressing for Success-Women

Pant or skirt suit

Pumps with small to

medium heels Light makeup,

perfume, and jewelry

Wear neutral color

hosiery


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Post Interview-Follow-up

Ask good questions

Thank the interviewer

Request a business card

Inquire about next steps in the process


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Post Interview

Send a thank you note

within 24 hours

Letter may behandwritten or typed;

e-mail is also

acceptable

Tailor each one to the

individual.


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Final Thoughts

Remember that only 15% of the success of

an interview is out of your control

Take time to reflect & evaluate how you did

- Overall, how did things go?

- What went well?

- What steps can I take next time to

improve?


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Suggestions

Conduct a test run the day before the interview

Practice! Practice! Practice!

Obtain a list of practice interview questions and jot down

short answers

Stand in front of a mirror and rehearse your answers

Schedule an appointment for a mock interview withCareer Services

Get a good nights sleep-be well rested and alert for theinterview

Be relaxed and be yourself!

4 Ps Ponder, Prove, Practice, Project positive attitude


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After the Interview-Dont

Forget Evaluate how you did

Send thank you lettersto all interviewers

Follow-up with theemployer


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Great Interviewees

Are on time

Are dressed professionally and well groomed

Have a solid handshake

Are self-confident and assertive

Smile and have a sense of humor

Possess excellent communication skills

Answer questions succinctly

Are aware of their nonverbals

Are able to talk about their qualifications

Are polite, conscientious, and positive


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Still with doubts

Read it again from the

starting

All the best guys!

GUHAN

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